Horseback Riding & Golden Circle Tour
- Ride Icelandic horses through beautiful nature at Vellir farm
- Experience Iceland's famous Golden Circle - The Great Geysir, Gullfoss Waterfall and Thingvellir National Park
- Pick-up and drop-off, all gear as well as a light lunch included
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Overview
The perfect combination of horseback riding through the enchanting surroundings of Eldhestar farm and a bus excursion to the viewpoints of 'The Golden Circle' - Geysir, Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park. A fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with the famous landmarks of Iceland!
What's included?
Pick-up and drop-off
Riding for 1.5 - 2 hours
Helmet
Rain gear/winter overalls for the riding tour
Light lunch (soup and bread)
Bus trip to The Golden Circle - Gullfoss, Geysir & Þingvellir
What to expect?
This magnificent tour starts at our farm Vellir. We ride for 1.5 - 2 hours in the charming countryside, enjoying the view of volcanic mountains and wide meadows. Excellent riding trails give a good opportunity to experience the special gait of the Icelandic horse 'tölt'.After riding, we have a light lunch (soup and bread) at Hotel Eldhestar. The tour bus will then take you on a day trip to see the famous Geysir geothermal area, the 'Golden Waterfall', Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park.The geothermal area at Geysir boasts the spouting hot spring Strokkur, the most active geyser in Iceland. At Gullfoss, you can stand next to the amazing waterfall, watching enormous quantities of water tumble rapidly into a deep, meandering gorge. You also spend time encountering the historical site and stunning nature at Thingvellir National Park, an area of historical and geological significance and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Please bring: - Good shoes - Comfortable pants (riding pants not necessary) - Gloves and a buff - Camera - Small waist bag (backpacks cannot be taken on horseback)Restrictions: the weight limit for participants is 120 kg. Minimum age is 7 years. Please inform us of any dietary requirements, allergies or vegetarians.